Trump draws fire for suggesting slowdown in coronavirus testing
Mr. Trump said during a campaign rally in Tulsa, "said to my people, 'Slow the testing down, please.'"
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Mr. Trump said during a campaign rally in Tulsa, "said to my people, 'Slow the testing down, please.'"
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